The majority of states, as seen on the recent water hardness map of India, have water that is significantly hard. Due to the non-toxicity of the components that contribute to hardness (usually calcium and magnesium ions), no legislative limit or threshold has been imposed by the authority. Hardness scales are used instead.

• Soft: 0-60 milligrams per litre (mg/L) as calcium carbonate
• 61-120 mg/L of calcium carbonate as a hardness factor
• Hard: 121-180 mg/L of calcium carbonate
• Calcium carbonate concentrations over 180 milligrams per litre are considered very hard.

While hard water does not often have any negative consequences on health, it might have a negative impact on your house. The more abrasive the water, the more severe the impacts will be. So, we always recommend an automatic water softener by PAQOS.

Do You Have a Problem with Hard Water at Home?

Have you discovered that your water or water softener solution isn’t performing as well as it should? If you notice any of these symptoms, you may have hard water:

1.      You Have Unpleasant Taste and Smell in the Water.

One of the most obvious signs of hard water issues is an unpleasant taste or odour in your water. Contaminants that are the likely culprits include:

• Too much iron makes the water taste like metal.
• Bacteria and magnesium sulphates are responsible for the smell of rotten eggs.
• Sediment, dirt and algae in pipes are responsible for dirty or mouldy taste.

2.      You Have Weak Water Pressure.

Wherever water accumulates in your home, hard water may leave a crusty residue. Clogged pipes may be caused by mineral deposits such as calcium, magnesium and others. As a consequence of this water pipe build-up, water pressure may be reduced.

3.      There Are Stains That Refuse to Come Out of Sinks and Tubs.

Your sink may require bleach to clean since you’re using hard water, according to this article. A further symptom of hard water is the presence of brown or rust stains on your porcelain sinks and toilet bowls.

4.      On Showerheads and Faucets, There Is a Noticeable Build-up.

Do you also seek a chisel when you use bleach to clean your bathroom porcelain to remove the scaly deposits from the faucets and showerheads? Another unwelcome impact of hard water is the accumulation of hard, rock-like deposits on metal fittings.

5.      Your Skin Is Itchy and Dry to the Touch.

Even for individuals without sensitive skin, taking a shower or bath with hard water might irritate the skin. Minerals in hard water may be to blame for your dry, itchy skin. Those who suffer from eczema or other skin conditions may discover that using hard water worsens their symptoms.

6.      Several Things May Be Wrong with Your Shower.

How does your skin feel after a shower? Does it have an oily sheen to it? Is it tough to keep your hair in place? Because of the minerals in hard water, it is frequently difficult to thoroughly remove soap and shampoo from your hair and skin. This may leave you feeling a bit less clean than you’d want.

7.      For Some Reason, the Laundry Never Seems to Come Out Clean.

Hard water is a common cause of dingy and grey-coloured laundry. If you have hard water, you may find that your laundry doesn’t get as clean, and your clothes wear out faster.

8.      Your Appliances Do Not Operate Efficiently.

Water heaters, dishwashers and washers may all be negatively affected by hard water. Appliances that are exposed to hard water mineral build-up may have blocked valves or other problems. Hard water may easily reduce performance and service life.

The Right Hard Water Solution Is Waiting for You at PAQOS!

An automatic water softener is an excellent option if you see any of these indicators of hard water in your house. A water softener solution from PAQOS is available in a range of configurations to fit your specific requirements, including models with extra iron and acid neutralisation filters. Purchase a PAQOS water softener today!